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Addiction
Addiction comes in many varieties. It might be biological, psychological, or, in many cases, a combination of the two. In fact, some researchers argue that the neurochemical activity underlying extremely compulsive behaviors, as in excessive gambling or computer use, resembles that in drug addictions. Despite the debates about how to define addictions and compulsions, their causes, and how to treat these problems, one fact is quite clear: Humans are very susceptible to them.
Addiction
Addiction comes in many varieties. It might be biological, psychological, or, in many cases, a combination of the two. In fact, some researchers argue that the neurochemical activity underlying extremely compulsive behaviors, as in excessive gambling or computer use, resembles that in drug addictions. Despite the debates about how to define addictions and compulsions, their causes, and how to treat these problems, one fact is quite clear: Humans are very susceptible to them.